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Senior Equity Options Volatility Trader

IMC Trading
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈChicagoMediorFull-time$175k–$250kPosted September 10, 2024

About the Role

Join IMC's leading US Equity Options business as a trader focused on capitalizing on short-term mispricings and managing larger positions. You will work closely with world-class research and quant teams to analyze results and improve trading approaches, while taking ownership of strategies and driving them forward in a highly collaborative environment.

  • Maximize revenue by identifying and capitalizing on short-term mispricings and managing larger positions
  • Work closely with best-in-class research and quant teams to analyze results and improve your approach
  • Take responsibility and ownership early to drive strategies forward and be successful

Requirements

  • Experienced equity options trader with at least 2 years' experience
  • Entrepreneurial mindset with a healthy risk appetite
  • Competitive by nature
  • Fast decision maker
  • Ability to identify patterns and describe them analytically
  • Preference for relevant tertiary qualifications (graduate or post graduate), with strong academic results
  • Passionate about understanding volatility dynamics and willing to immediately act on your opinions to capture market opportunities
  • In tune with the fundamental drivers of stocks we trade
  • Can work effectively with a research analyst team to make decisions

What You'll Get

  • $175k–$250k base salary
  • Discretionary bonus and benefits
  • Paid leave
  • Insurance